USPTO serial 98248199
AOD
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Oct 21, 2025
- Examiner
- SPRUILL, DARRYL M
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
What this means
Status 700 means the trademark is registered and active on the Principal Register. You have nationwide rights for the listed goods and services and may use ®. Section 8 maintenance is due between years five and six. Calendar Section 8 between years five and six, and consider trademark monitoring.
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Owner
Attorney of record
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Todd A. Benni
Todd A. Benni McDonald Hopkins LLC600 Superior Avenue East, Suite 2100Cleveland, OH 44114United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | Motion picture films about topics which include stories about individual people, communities, artists and sports related endeavours | ACTIVE | Jul 1, 2020 |
| 035 | Production of advertising films for others | ACTIVE | Jul 1, 2020 |
| 036 | Financial services, namely, providing funding to others for the purposes of producing original film content | ACTIVE | Jul 1, 2020 |
| 041 | Arranging and conducting of film festivals for cultural or entertainment purposes; production of podcasts; film and video production; film and video production consulting services; operating of film studios; post-production editing services in the field of music, videos and film; production and distribution of motion pictures; production and distribution of movies; production of animated movies; production of films; production of motion picture films; production of movie special effects; production of movies, television shows, and short films; providing entertainment via podcasts in the field of documentary film making; providing information about learning opportunities in the television and motion picture industry via a website; providing information about documentary film making production information about the television and motion picture industry via a website; screenplay writing; script writing services for non-advertising purposes; workshops and seminars in the field of technical writing; providing education in the nature of both online and in person teaching workshops in the field of film and video production, providing online non-downloadable teaching modules in the field of film and video production via an online portal, providing education in the nature of both online and in person teaching workshops in the field of marketing, advertising campaigns, filming commercials, business development, and public relations; online and in person film and documentary academy providing training and live business and creative coaching calls featuring business development and collaboration for individuals who are shooting film, documentary and commercial works and distributing course material in connection therewith; providing training to help grow community members creative businesses in the field of film, documentary and commercial works, job training for opportunities in the field of film, documentary and commercial works; distributing of independent documentary films | ACTIVE | Jul 1, 2020 |
| 042 | Hosting an online community website featuring documentary and filmmaking related advice and career networking opportunities | ACTIVE | Jul 1, 2020 |
| 045 | Licensing of independent documentary films | ACTIVE | Jun 23, 2023 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2025 | NRCC | NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED | — |
| Oct 21, 2025 | R.PR | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER | Your trademark is registered on the Principal Register — the strongest form of federal trademark protection. You may use the ® symbol for the covered goods and services. Maintenance filings (Section 8 and renewals) are required to keep the registration alive. |
| Oct 1, 2025 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 1, 2025 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Sep 22, 2025 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Sep 22, 2025 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Jun 3, 2025 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| Jun 3, 2025 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 3, 2025 | ECDR | TEAS CHANGE OF DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVES ADDRESS | — |
| Jun 3, 2025 | ARAA | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED | This event means the applicant filed a response to a USPTO Office Action — typically arguments, amendments, or evidence addressing the examiner's objections. The USPTO will review the response and either allow the mark to proceed or issue another action. |
| Jun 3, 2025 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 3, 2025 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Jun 3, 2025 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 20, 2025 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Mar 20, 2025 | EISU | TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED | The applicant filed a Statement of Use with specimens showing the mark in actual commerce. The USPTO will review the filing for compliance. If accepted, the mark can proceed to registration; if deficient, the USPTO may issue a requirement or office action. |
| Feb 11, 2025 | NOAM | NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT | A Notice of Allowance means your intent-to-use application cleared examination and opposition but is not registered yet. You must file a Statement of Use showing the mark in commerce, or request an extension, before the deadline — usually six months from the notice date. |
| Dec 17, 2024 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 17, 2024 | PUBO | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION | Your mark was published in the USPTO Official Gazette for a 30-day opposition window. During that period, third parties who believe they would be harmed can file an opposition. If no opposition is filed, prosecution usually continues toward registration or a Notice of Allowance. |
| Dec 11, 2024 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 23, 2024 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Nov 5, 2024 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Nov 5, 2024 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Nov 5, 2024 | TROA | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED | This event means the applicant filed a response to a USPTO Office Action — typically arguments, amendments, or evidence addressing the examiner's objections. The USPTO will review the response and either allow the mark to proceed or issue another action. |
| Aug 27, 2024 | GNRN | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED | A non-final Office Action means the USPTO examining attorney has raised at least one issue with your trademark application but has not made a final decision. You usually have three months to respond with arguments, amendments, or evidence. Missing the deadline can abandon the application. |
| Aug 27, 2024 | GNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED | A non-final Office Action means the USPTO examining attorney has raised at least one issue with your trademark application but has not made a final decision. You usually have three months to respond with arguments, amendments, or evidence. Missing the deadline can abandon the application. |
| Aug 27, 2024 | CNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN | A non-final Office Action means the USPTO examining attorney has raised at least one issue with your trademark application but has not made a final decision. You usually have three months to respond with arguments, amendments, or evidence. Missing the deadline can abandon the application. |
| Jul 19, 2024 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jul 19, 2024 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jul 19, 2024 | TROA | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED | This event means the applicant filed a response to a USPTO Office Action — typically arguments, amendments, or evidence addressing the examiner's objections. The USPTO will review the response and either allow the mark to proceed or issue another action. |
| Jun 1, 2024 | GNRN | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED | A non-final Office Action means the USPTO examining attorney has raised at least one issue with your trademark application but has not made a final decision. You usually have three months to respond with arguments, amendments, or evidence. Missing the deadline can abandon the application. |
| Jun 1, 2024 | GNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED | A non-final Office Action means the USPTO examining attorney has raised at least one issue with your trademark application but has not made a final decision. You usually have three months to respond with arguments, amendments, or evidence. Missing the deadline can abandon the application. |
| Jun 1, 2024 | CNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN | A non-final Office Action means the USPTO examining attorney has raised at least one issue with your trademark application but has not made a final decision. You usually have three months to respond with arguments, amendments, or evidence. Missing the deadline can abandon the application. |
| Jun 1, 2024 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Nov 9, 2023 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Nov 3, 2023 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |